Argumentative Writing
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To argue/persuade/convince the readers
_________ is the main argument of the essay which also shows the author's 3 reasons. It is usually found in the introduction.
Claim
The place where Johnny kills Bob
The park
The story of one's life, written by that person
Autobiography
_______ is what you aim to achieve through an action.
Intent
True or False? Argumentative Writing is opinionated.
True
The _________ is facts or sources that support your written argument.
Evidence
Who said it? "You know what a Greaser is? White trash with long hair."
Bob Sheldon
The person in a work of literature.
Character
______ is how a person or community receives your action.
What is the first paragraph of every argumentative essay called?
Introduction
It tells you how or why the evidence supports the claim.
Reason/Reasoning
"Sixteen years ain't long enough. I wouldn't mind it so much if there wasn't so much stuff I ain't done yet and so many things I ain't seen."
Johnny Cade
The problem in a work of fiction
Conflict
When will we meet next week during SBA testing week? Mention the days (2).
Period 1: Monday & Wednesday
What is the last paragraph of every argumentative essay called?
Conclusion
What do you call these phrases?
In addition, furthermore, lastly, first, second...
Transitional phrases
This is the town that Ponyboy and Johnny run away to
Windrixville
Where the story takes place
What is the third planet from the sun?
Earth
Where are the topic sentences located in a paragraph?
First sentence in each body paragraph
Name three things that every body paragraph should have.
Who said it? "Just don't forget some of us watch the same sunset."
Cherry Valance
What do you call when a character sees something from their perspective?
Point of view
What is Ms. Ines' complete first name? (Correct pronunciation)
Eleonor Simonette